You would think a title like Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World (henceforth just Big George Foreman) would capture the… Read more “Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Author: Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.
Greetings! If you are wondering why the funny robes, it is because I have a Ph.D. in American History from Loyola University Chicago. While there, I wrote my dissertation on Catholics in film. With this blog I intend to bring my Catholic perspective to current film content.
St. Vincent, by Albert W. Vogt III
While watching St. Vincent (2014), the more I realized I had erroneously dismissed it all those years ago when it premiered. I recall seeing the trailers and giving it a… Read more “St. Vincent, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Equalizer 3, by Albert W. Vogt III
The parable of the Good Samaritan is arguably the most famous in the Bible. You can find it in Luke 10:30-35. It is also one that I have applied… Read more “The Equalizer 3, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Domino, by Albert W. Vogt III
Occasionally, while doing research for these movies, I will look at the box office returns. They indicate two obvious things about a given title. The first is their popularity. It… Read more “Domino, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Imitation Game, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sure, you can watch The Imitation Game (2014) as a World War II drama. Of course, without the backdrop of the war, the name Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) might not… Read more “The Imitation Game, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dredd, by Albert W. Vogt III
Based on what I thought I knew about Judge Dredd (1995) before seeing it, I thought it was going to be the one where I waxed philosophical. I mean, you… Read more “Dredd, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Judge Dredd, by Albert W. Vogt III
The enduring line from the original Judge Dredd (1995) is the title character, Judge Joseph Dredd (Sylvester Stallone), muttering (or yelling, depending on the situation) as only Sly Stallone… Read more “Judge Dredd, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Iron Giant, by Albert W. Vogt III
Good choice, Father Victor, if you are reading this review. As I left Mass this evening, I lingered outside to say hello to the priest I have probably… Read more “The Iron Giant, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Jerk, by Albert W. Vogt III
Few issues touch my heart as much as homelessness. Those experiencing this condition are always in my prayers. What I need to remind myself is that doing so is… Read more “The Jerk, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Gran Turismo, by Albert W. Vogt III
My least favorite sport is bowling. It is a shame, too, because my sister was a pretty good bowler in high school. It is also a fun social activity. Because… Read more “Gran Turismo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 